Book Lovers

Book Lovers

One holiday. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn’t see coming…

Nora is a cut-throat literary agent at the top of her game. Her whole life is books.

Charlie is an editor with a gift for creating bestsellers. And he’s Nora’s work nemesis.

Nora has been through enough break-ups to know she’s the one men date before finding their happy-ever-after. To prevent another dating dud, Nora’s sister has persuaded her to swap her city desk for a month’s holiday in Sunshine Falls.

It’s a small town straight out of a romance novel, but instead of meeting sexy lumberjacks, handsome doctors or cute bartenders, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie.

She’s no heroine. He’s no hero. So can they take a page out of an entirely different book?

Her best yet.”

Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Malibu Rising

Review by 1000 Libraries

Book Lovers sees Emily Henry deliver a sharp, self-aware take on the romance genre that functions as both a love letter to the publishing industry and a clever subversion of the “city girl” trope. The story follows Nora Stephens, a high-powered literary agent who is dragged to the picturesque town of Sunshine Falls by her sister, only to repeatedly bump into Charlie Lastra, a brooding, cynical book editor from her past.

“Because nothing—not the beautiful and not the terrible—lasts.”

The electric, word-driven chemistry between Nora and Charlie is where all the magic in this one comes from. Their relationship is built on a foundation of professional mutual respect and sharp-witted banter, proving that intellectual compatibility can be just as romantic as physical attraction. Unlike many romances that rely on “fixing” a partner’s flaws, Henry allows her protagonists to remain authentically themselves—workaholics, skeptics, and city-dwellers alike.

Book Lovers is a brilliant reminder that we don’t have to change the core of who we are to find a love that fits; sometimes, the best story is the one where you get to stay the hero of your own life. In addition to romance readers, Book Lovers is a perfect match for career-driven readers and publishing insiders who enjoy sharp, witty banter, and stories that playfully subvert classic romantic tropes.

“One of the most enjoyable books you'll read this year.”

“Sizzles on each page. This romcom is perfection.”

“Magical, delightful, and utterly one of a kind. ”

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